Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Grapefruit
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Grapefruit
Zwiebel
In French
pamplemousse
Oignon
In Spanish
Pomelo
Cebolla
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Toranja
Cebola
In Polish
grejpfrut
Cebula
In Latin
Not Available
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Grapefruit and White Onion
Season and care of Grapefruit and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Grapefruit and White Onion Physical Information
Grapefruit and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and White Onion are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and White Onion
Care of Grapefruit and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.